"Never, Never, Never, Never Give Up" (open access)

"Never, Never, Never, Never Give Up"

An obituary describing and honoring William (Bill) H. Nelson's life.
Date: March 1990
Creator: AIDS Update
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Councilman Al Lipscomb] (open access)

[Councilman Al Lipscomb]

Councilman Al Lipscomb commiserating the death of Bill Nelson.
Date: 19XX
Creator: Al Lipscomb
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[To Family and Friends of Bill Nelson] (open access)

[To Family and Friends of Bill Nelson]

Al Lipscomb, Dallas council member, expressing his condolences to the friends and family of Bill Nelson after his death.
Date: February 22, 1990
Creator: Al Lipscomb
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Speech: Honoring Bill Nelson] (open access)

[Speech: Honoring Bill Nelson]

A speech by Mike Anglin honoring his friend Bill Nelson.
Date: 1990
Creator: Anglin, Mike
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Speech: Mike Anglin honoring Bill Nelson] (open access)

[Speech: Mike Anglin honoring Bill Nelson]

A speech from Mike Anglin honoring his friend, Bill Nelson.
Date: 198X
Creator: Anglin, Mike
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Transcript: A Paris Journal] (open access)

[Transcript: A Paris Journal]

Edited transcript of a diary kept by Bill Nelson, Jr. from January 31 to August 2, 1971 while he was living in Paris, France for eight months in his early twenties. The original handwritten diary has been transcribed and images of subjects mentioned are embedded in the text. In the diary Nelson details his sightseeing trips in France, as well as his romantic and sexual encounters with men.
Date: 2014~/2017~
Creator: Anglin, Mike
Object Type: Book
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Card and envelope: From Donald F. Baker to Bill Nelson] (open access)

[Card and envelope: From Donald F. Baker to Bill Nelson]

A card and envelope from Donald F. Baker to Bill Nelson offering his love and support.
Date: 19XX
Creator: Baker, Donald F.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Fax: Letter from Vic Basile] (open access)

[Fax: Letter from Vic Basile]

A fax from Vic Basile to John Thomas reflecting on Bill Nelson's life and the relationship Basile had with him.
Date: February 21, 1990
Creator: Basile, Vic
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Faxed Tribute: David Cain Remembering Bill Nelson] (open access)

[Faxed Tribute: David Cain Remembering Bill Nelson]

A faxed tribute to Dallas activist, Bill Nelson, from Texas House of Representative, David Cane.
Date: February 22, 1990
Creator: Cain, David
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter: Jean Nelson - Condolences] (open access)

[Letter: Jean Nelson - Condolences]

A letter from Texas Representative, Craig Washington, to Jean Nelson expressing his sorrow at hearing of her son's death.
Date: February 21, 1990
Creator: Craig Washington
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
Dallas City, November 24, 1985, (open access)

Dallas City, November 24, 1985,

Dallas City issue that features a nine page story about Bill Nelson, the city council candidate, business owner, and human rights advocate.
Date: November 24, 1985
Creator: Dallas Times Herald
Object Type: Journal/Magazine/Newsletter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Tribute: Bill Nelson] (open access)

[Tribute: Bill Nelson]

A tribute from Diane Ragsdale about their friend and peer, Bill Nelson.
Date: 199X
Creator: Diane Ragsdale
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Newspaper clipping: Rucker holds on to District 9 seat] (open access)

[Newspaper clipping: Rucker holds on to District 9 seat]

A newspaper clipping discussing Bill Nelson's recent loss in his run for city council to the incumbent, Jerry Rucker.
Date: [1985..]
Creator: Ed Timms
Object Type: Clipping
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Email: Regarding Bill Nelson] (open access)

[Email: Regarding Bill Nelson]

An email from Karen Estes to William Waybourn sharing a message she received from one of Bill Nelson's previous students.
Date: February 4, 2002
Creator: Estes, Karen
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter: Bill Nelson, City Council] (open access)

[Letter: Bill Nelson, City Council]

A letter from Bill Nelson to his aunt and uncle, thanking them for contributing to the campaign.
Date: March 19, 1987
Creator: Friends of BIll Nelson for City Council Campaign
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Bumper Sticker: Bill Nelson, City Council]

A bumper sticker from Bill Nelson's campaign advocating for his election to city council.
Date: 19XX
Creator: Friends of Bill Nelson City Council Campaign
Object Type: Physical Object
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Pamphlet: Bill Nelson for City Council] (open access)

[Pamphlet: Bill Nelson for City Council]

A pamphlet from Bill Nelson's campaign encouraging people to vote for him in the upcoming City Council election.
Date: 198X
Creator: Friends of Bill Nelson for City Council
Object Type: Pamphlet
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Flyer: City Council Place 9 Race] (open access)

[Flyer: City Council Place 9 Race]

A flyer from Bill Nelson's campaign comparing his political stances with his opponent's, Jerry Rucker.
Date: 1987
Creator: Friends of Bill Nelson for City Council Campaign
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Letter: Bill Nelson, Triland] (open access)

[Letter: Bill Nelson, Triland]

A letter from Bill Nelson's campaign addressing zoning issue that Dallas neighborhoods are facing.
Date: 1987
Creator: Friends of Bill Nelson for City Council Campaign
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Flyer: Bill Nelson, City Council] (open access)

[Flyer: Bill Nelson, City Council]

A campaign flyer encouraging people to vote for Bill Nelson in the upcoming city council election.
Date: 1987
Creator: Friends of Bill Nelson for City Council Campaign]
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Flyer: Bill Nelson, City Council] (open access)

[Flyer: Bill Nelson, City Council]

A campaign flyer announcing that Bill Nelson would be going door-to-door to meet residents and encourage people to vote for him in the upcoming city hall election.
Date: 1987
Creator: Friends of Billl Nelson for City Council Campaign
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Fax cover sheet from Gene Harrington to William Waybourn] (open access)

[Fax cover sheet from Gene Harrington to William Waybourn]

Fax from Gene Harrington to William Waybourn regarding messages and emergencies, accompanying a letter to Jean Nelson from Craig Washington.
Date: February 21, 1980
Creator: Harrington, Gene
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Email: Stories] (open access)

[Email: Stories]

An email from Sue G. Highland to Allison Sitton, Cathy Thomas, Jackie Oncken thanking them for their willingness to share their stories with a congregation.
Date: June 11, 2009
Creator: Highfield, Sue G.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
[Condolences: Bill Hobby] (open access)

[Condolences: Bill Hobby]

A letter from Texas Lieutenant Governor, William P. Hobby, sending his condolences to Jean Nelson after the death of her son.
Date: February 22, 1990
Creator: Hobby, William P.
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library